Seeking feedback on Swan, Paradigm and Triangle

The Paradigm 60s are nice with good bass, but too harsh for my ears in the high end. I prefer more natural, warm sounding speakers (I guess some would say "tube-like") and the Paradigms just didn't cut it. I went with a pair of Tannoy D500s which sound oh so sweet to my ears. Hpwever, these may too big for your room. Sonus Faber might serve a similar sound in a smaller size, or try Tannoy's other lines if the sound I described appeals to you. They are, in fact, releasing some new lines these days.

I dumped my B&W N804s for the same reason Budrew didn't like the Paradigm 60s! I thought the 804s were shrill in the highs despite everything i tried to correct it. Another reason I guess you have to listen to the speakers on YOUR system if at all possible. What sounds good on one can sound poor on another. My Paradigm 100s are sliky smooth in the highs (many reviewers on audioreview.com agree). Take care
Arthur

OK, I will close this tread from my perspective but let you all continue to chat. My CJ is up and running and after a short side track with CD versus transport, etc. I circled back to speakers. As one of you said above, it comes down to what sounds best in your system. I went through B&K, Paradigm, Joseph, Alon and Meadowlark. I added one other criteria, ease in purchasing. The winner is: Meadowlark Shearwaters. Thank you all. Your input got me to listen to speakers I probably never would have considered. It is time to enjoy the music.

I just got done listening to the triangle zeriuses mated to cambridge audio equipment (cd player and integrated). I have to tell you that these speakers are remarkably honest and lifelike. The instruments were presented correctly in space as layered, from my experience, the way the band (Nickel creek) would have wanted it. In short, the speakers handle low frequency beautifully and tightly, mids airy, breathy, up-close and open, and the tweets are spectacular in that they express what is there perfectly--the decay of a small cymbal to the last ring was a testament to this in my time with them. Heart warming sound because they allow the music to breathe completely uncolored by the personality of some lab coat putz with an agenda. Whoever designed these should go into politics.